#90B25D Hex Color
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#90b25d is a desaturated, medium-light lime that feels approachable and youthful. Its muted, earthy undertones make it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds or branding that requires a natural touch. This hex code pairs surprisingly well with dark, charcoal grays rather than pure black. Because it has excellent contrast, black text remains highly legible against this shade for smaller body copy.
Questions about #90b25d
What is #90b25d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90b25d is rgb(144, 178, 93), in HSL hsl(84, 36%, 53%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 48%, 30%.
What colors pair best with #90b25d?
#90b25d works best when paired with dark, muted neutrals rather than pure black or white. It creates a sophisticated, grounded aesthetic when used alongside charcoal or deep slate tones, which allows its unique, earthy lime quality to remain the visual anchor.
Is #90b25d readable on white or black?
#90b25d has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.71:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.